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100 1 _aHolt, Emily Sarah,
_d1836-1893
245 1 0 _aClare Avery: A Story of the Spanish Armada
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-11
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Clare Avery: A Story of the Spanish Armada" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the book centers on the life of Clare Avery and her family, exploring their experiences amid the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the looming threat of the Spanish Armada. The narrative weaves together both historical events and fictionalized characters, creating a vivid portrayal of life in 16th-century England. The opening of the story introduces us to the chilly Cornwall winter and focuses on Clare's family household, particularly highlighting the care and concern of characters like her grandfather, John Avery. As we meet the housekeeper Barbara, who is charged with looking after Claire, we learn of recent family losses and the burden of responsibilities they bear. The narrative touches on their daily life, with themes of childhood innocence represented through Clare's playful curiosity, contrasted against the serious backdrop of impending familial and societal change. Through everyday interactions and discussions about family, religion, and responsibilities, the opening sets the stage for Clare's growth and the challenges she will face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22942
999 _c64029
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